Multiple choice

The atrioventricular node is situated

  1. near the bicuspid valve

  2. in between the atrium

  3. at the base of inter-auricular septum

  4. in the interventricular septum
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The atrioventricular (AV) node is located at the base of the interatrial (inter-auricular) septum, between the right atrium's lower part and the fibrous ring. It's not near the bicuspid valve (A), between atria generally (B), or in the interventricular septum (D).

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